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After two subpar performances to open the season, USC’s defense — particularly at linebacker — plays a big role in slowing down Utah in a 33-17 win.
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Former USC quarterback Matt Leinart has appeared to reach a breaking point with his tolerance of regulations meant to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
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USC quarterback Kedon Slovis’ performance against Utah won’t stop persistent questions about why his throws don’t have the zip they did last season.
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The Trojans force five turnovers and shut out the Utes in the second half in a 33-17 victory on the road Saturday night.
Utah’s reputation for stopping the run should provide a test for a USC squad that has struggled to get rushing yards on third and fourth downs.
USC’s wide receivers played a big role in the Trojans’ wins to open the season, and they could be posed for a big game against Utah’s green secondary.
USC guard Drew Peterson was granted immediate eligibility to play for the Trojans this season after his transfer waiver was approved by the NCAA.
Linebacker has been a major cause for concern on USC’s defense, with injuries robbing an already unproven position of depth in the offseason.
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Pac-12 football teams will be allowed to play nonconference games, giving them more flexibility if there are cancellations due to the pandemic.
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Sophomore Drake Jackson remains the hinge point of a Trojans defense otherwise lacking in pass-rush options.
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The Pac-12 has five teams ranked in the top 25 and hopes to win its first national championship since 1992. But the pandemic has created a scheduling nightmare.
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Munir McClain, who collected pandemic unemployment benefits, was suspended in September. His family says no reason was given for the suspension.
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USC announced its basketball roster for the 2020-2021 season. Four-star California guards Reese Waters and Malik Thomas headline USC’s 2021 recruits.
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Positive coronavirus tests among players on Utah’s roster forced it to cancel its game Saturday, but Clay Helton is hopeful USC will play the Utes.
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USC was fortunate to beat Arizona, but at least the Trojans are playing and coach Clay Helton is keeping things in perspective during the pandemic.
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Kedon Slovis passed for 325 yards and led USC to another comeback victory, but he admits he wasn’t at his best and vows to fix his throwing mechanics.
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USC flirted with disaster for a second consecutive week before earning a comeback victory, this time prevailing 34-30 in the last minute at Arizona.
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A massive celebration after the Notre Dame-Clemson game was a potential super-spreader event, but experts say it could shed light on the coronavirus.
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A look at college football games postponed or canceled because of COVID-19.
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USC travels to Arizona to take on the Wildcats in the Trojans’ first road game of the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety protocols will be as challenging as the game.
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Former USC and current Seattle coach Pete Carroll speaks about the last 20 years and what comes next.
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The Trojans play the Wildcats on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Here’s how USC and Arizona match up.
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The Trojans play the Sun Devils in a 9 a.m. game Saturday at the Coliseum to open the long-delayed season. Here is how USC and Arizona State match up.
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